Events Calendar

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9 10 February 11
  1. 11:45am 2025-02-11T12:45-06:00
    Lives in the Law with Brett Kaufman

    Details coming soon.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/11/79817/

February 12
  1. 9:00am 2025-02-12T11:00-06:00
    Judges in Residence: Texas 15th COA

    Texas’s brand-new Fifteenth Court of Appeals will hold oral argument on two cases here at Texas Law Wednesday morning, February 12 2025, starting at 9:00 a.m. This is an amazing opportunity to see real-life appellate argument in person without leaving the law school. For each appeal, each side will get 20 minutes to argue (in other words, the oral argument for each case should last just under one hour). You can find more information about these cases (and even read their appellate briefs) at this link on the court’s website.

    Chief Justice Scott Brister, Harvard Law; Justice Scott Field '95, Texas Law; and Justice April Farris, Harvard Law.

    If you are interested in appellate advocacy, moot court competitions, or preparing for your 1L brief/oral argument assignment, this is for you! If you’re just interested in how Texas court systems or the Texas government works, this is for you, too. The legislature created the Fifteenth Court of Appeals during its 88th Session in 2023. The Court is composed of a Chief Justice and two justices. The Fifteenth Court’s initial term began on September 1, 2024. The court has statewide civil intermediate appellate jurisdiction and exclusive intermediate appellate jurisdiction over matters arising out of or related to a civil appeals brought by or against the state or a board, commission, department, office, or other agency in the executive branch of the state government, including a university system or institution of higher education as defined by Section 61.003, Education Code, or by or against an officer or employee of the state or a board, commission, department, office, or other agency in the executive branch of the state government arising out of that officer's or employee's official conduct (subject to certain exceptions). In addition, the Fifteenth Court has exclusive jurisdiction over appeals from the Texas Business Courts, involving cases dealing with business disputes valued at more than $10 million.

    Note: photos will be taken during the session.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/12/80626/

  2. 12:00pm 2025-02-12T13:15-06:00
    SPSP - Information Session

    The Summer Public Service Program provides stipends to rising 2Ls and 3Ls working in a low-paying or unpaid summer internships in nonprofit, government, and legislative offices. Information will be provided about the SPSP for summer 2025, including eligibility, funding, and how to apply.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/12/80416/

February 13
  1. 9:00am 2025-02-13T14:00-06:00
    YJA Law Day

    The Youth Justice Alliance is dedicated to providing access to legal knowledge, legal careers, and legal support to historically excluded individuals and communities. Their annual Law Day is in partnership with the Austin Bar Association and the Texas Law Pipeline Program focused on preparing Austin area high school students for law school.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/13/80457/

  2. 11:30am 2025-02-13T12:50-06:00
    Faculty Colloquium: Farah Peterson

    Note: This event’s full details are restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff members only.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/13/79976/

  3. 11:50am 2025-02-13T12:50-06:00
    Panel on Community Climate Adaptation

    Practitioners share their experiences with communities who are having to adapt to new challenges presented by climate change.

    Lunch provided!

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/13/80375/

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16 17 February 18
  1. 11:50am 2025-02-18T12:50-06:00
    Private Sector Opps. Beyond Big Law

    Please RSVP by Monday, February 17, on TEX. Pizza will be served.

    Learn more about opportunities at small and midsized firms for the summer and for postgrad positions. The CSO will provide tips and information on identifying small and midsized firms, how and when to reach out, and how to apply.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/18/80615/

  2. 3:00pm 2025-02-18T17:45-06:00
    Colloq on Complex Lit: Anthony Casey

    Note: This event’s full details are restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff members only.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/18/79989/

February 19
  1. 8:30am 2025-02-19T10:30-06:00
    Baker & Hostetler | 1L Meet & Greet

    1Ls: Stop by to meet recruiters from Baker Law to learn more about their firm and grab breakfast.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/19/80336/

  2. 5:30pm 2025-02-19T00:00-06:00
    Lott Medal Presentation & Dinner

    In 2011, the University of Texas School of Law established the Virgil C. Lott Medal to honor our first African American graduate. The medal is presented at a gala dinner, and recipients are chosen by a distinguished committee headed by Dean Bobby Chesney, former Dean Larry Sager, and previous winners. Dean Chesney describes the mission of the award and ceremony thusly: “Virgil C. Lott ’53 was the first African American graduate of The University of Texas School of Law. The Law School commissioned the Virgil C. Lott Medal to honor the memory of this pioneer and distinguished alumnus. This award honors men and women who, like Mr. Lott, have made significant contributions to the legal profession and to the improvement of understanding among all peoples.”

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/19/80536/

February 20
  1. 11:30am 2025-02-20T12:50-06:00
    Faculty Colloquium: Devin Carbado

    Note: This event’s full details are restricted to Texas Law faculty and staff members only.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/20/79977/

  2. 11:50am 2025-02-20T12:50-06:00
    Understanding the Business of Law

    Please RSVP by Wednesday, February 19, on TEX.

    Through this nuts-and-bolts presentation, you will learn the mechanics of billable hours, rate structures, write-offs, realization, and law firm capitalization. You should come away with an understanding of how a law firm operates as a business and the implications of that business model for attorneys of the firm. This candid and informative discussion is important for law students planning to work in a private law firm to understand the business of law. The program is open to all class years. Lunch will be served.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/20/79338/

February 21
  1. All day
    GRITS 2025

    GRITS is a student-run, public interest law conference that focuses on the difficulties and constraints inherent to social justice work in the South, and the unique strategies that legal practitioners and other public interest workers have developed to meet those needs.

    The conference emphasizes innovative, progressive, and even radical approaches to building community among students, practitioners, and community activists in the South to bring about social change.

    The conference is an opportunity for law students, lawyers, and activists to build coalitions, share strategies for progressive lawyering, and develop new approaches for the future.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/21/79130/

  2. 8:00am 2025-02-21T18:00-06:00
    TIPLJ’s 24th Annual Symposium

    This is TIPLJ’s annual Symposium. During the event, we will discuss ongoing/emerging topics of interest within Intellectual Property law. Several of the topics will provide CLE credit. This year's topic is "The Cost of Innovation" and focuses on different costs associated with building, maintaining, and enforcing an IP portfolio. We will also discuss ways to monetize IP.

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/21/78571/

  3. 8:00am 2025-02-21T18:00-06:00
    TYLA NTC - Region 10

    TYLA National Trial Competition - Region 10

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/21/79895/

February 22
  1. 8:00am 2025-02-22T18:00-06:00
    TYLA NTC - Region 10

    TYLA National Trial Competition - Region 10

    Full event information: https://law.utexas.edu/calendar/2025/02/22/79896/